t-top leak....water puddling in latch bracket

Old Dec 7, 2013 | 07:54 AM
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Default t-top leak....water puddling in latch bracket

i cant seem to find the source of the leak. the water puddles in plastic piece that covers the latch on the passenger side. two screws hold it on and caps the sail panel. both drains trails seem to be clear but the tiniest amount of rain causes a drip. any help and tips would be GREATLY appreciated.

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Old Dec 8, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Is the weather striping making a full contact at the seams? Ex where the glass top meets the roof? Mine has a drip towards the back only when you go thru a car wash.
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 07:29 PM
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Your seals are likely compressed from age. Adjust the front and back latch pin receivers down more to tighten the tops against the seals.
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Camaro 69
Your seals are likely compressed from age. Adjust the front and back latch pin receivers down more to tighten the tops against the seals.

how is that done?
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:19 PM
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Remove the tops, remove the front and rear interior trim pieces (where the pin holes are), then you can get to the pin brackets. My 3rd gen was easily adjustable, the brackets have slotted holes. The 4th gen's are mounted differently, and you want to play with shims. They look like this: T-Top Pin Brackets
 
Old Dec 8, 2013 | 11:41 PM
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Try this Link. I had it leaking and the foam like material was bad.
 
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